Most of the requirements are more than right for Sims to run, but the processor is a lot lower than the recommended one. It's got a 1.8GHz processor and Sims requires a 2.4GHz one...

I've noticed while playing that the computer often freezes in the middle of game play; I'm guessing because of the slow processor?

So I have two questions;
Can you get additional processing for a computer?
How much is it likely to cost to get as much as I need?

Thanks!

The CPU is good enough, its a Phenom X4 9100, which is meh at best; but it can run the game. (its probably not the cause of your freeze) Even though its is only 1.8ghz, the clock speed doesn't matter, it only did in the whole P4 Era, and the requirements are a P4 @ 2.4ghz, which you exceed greatly

The GPU while good enough, needs a heavy upgrade.. I'd recommend at least an HD 4670

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The problem is not the CPU, it is the video card.....or lack there of.

How "new" is this computer? Can you still return it instead of spending all this money upgrading a new computer? We say this over and over here.....but if you would build one yourself you wouldn't be having these problems. Most pre-builts are not for gaming. ESPECIALLY in the sub-$700 category.

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On the lower end. So not terribly expensive. The PSU isn't the best but you're sounding like you've got fairly basic power needs and obviously you won't be overclocking or running a ton of other hardware so there's no reason this wouldn't be a good choice.

How comfortable would you be installing these components? Obviously we're happy to assist you